"Turnaround Strategy Raises Tough Questions" (Chicago Public Radio, 02/27/09)

Figuring out how to improve low performing schools is an on-going national debate. Chicago gets a lot of attention because it’s aggressive in closing failing schools and replacing them with new schools it says will better educate kids. The most radical reform is called “turn around” where every teacher gets fired and new staff takes over. Here's a look at this strategy from the perspective of one highly qualified teacher. And then meets a less experienced educator who wants her job.